AICTE Pragati Scheme for Girls: Application Date for Scholarship of Rs 50,000 Extended to 20 January

The online application date for AICTE Pragati Scheme for Girls has been extended to 20 January 2021 by the All India Council for Technical Education. This means that female students who are in the first year of their technical degree or diploma, or second year of degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved institutions of the respective year can apply for scholarships worth Rs 50,000 per annum before 20 January 2021. The last date for defective verification and institute verification has been extended to 5 February 2021.

The scholarship, for which a maximum of two female candidates from a single family with an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakhs can apply, will be provided to 5000 students for a maximum of four years. The scholarship will be renewed for the next year of study on receipt of renewal through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) by submitting a promotion certificate along with the letter from the Head of Institution in the online portal.

Answers to Some Common Questions on AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

While the eligibility criteria and guidelines to apply for AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls have been published earlier, several students have some questions on how to apply for the scheme. The following are the answers to some of the common questions being asked:

• Where to apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls: The candidate fulfilling the eligibility conditions is required to apply online on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
• Facing trouble filling online application: Applicants can avail of helpline services on helpdesk@nsp.gov.in for any queries.
• Are those already in receipt of PMSS or other scholarships eligible to apply: No.
• Are students in the second or third year of technical degrees or diplomas eligible to apply: No. Only female students in the first year of degree level course or second year of degree level course through lateral entry can apply.
• Mandatory documents: Aadhaar card and bank account number are mandatory.

Common Reasons for Rejection of AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls

• The applicant is admitted in non-technical courses or the course has not been approved by AICTE.
• The institute or college has not been approved by AICTE.
• Incomplete or incorrect information has been filled and submitted in the application form.
• The applicant is admitted in dual degree courses.

Those who wish to know more about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girls are advised to go through the official notification, and then apply on the official portal before 20 December 2021.